CQU professor named member of inaugural Indigenous Forum
CQUniversity Deputy Vice-President of Indigenous Engagement and Co-Director of the Jawun Research Centre, Professor Adrian Miller, has been named a member of the Australian Research Council's (ARC) inaugural Indigenous Forum.
The ARC this week announced the commencement of the inaugural ARC Indigenous Forum, which is made up of a cross-section of eminent Indigenous members with significant experience in research, as well as engagement with end-users of research.
ARC Acting Chief Executive Officer, Dr Richard Johnson said establishing the ARC Indigenous Forum was a positive and important moment for Australia’s research sector.
"The Forum will work closely with the ARC Board, bringing a unique and strategic focus to initiatives that will strengthen Indigenous leadership in the research sector, build opportunities for Indigenous-led and focused research, and support career pathways for emerging Indigenous researchers.”
The Indigenous Forum comprises 13 members who will hold office for up to three years, with the possibility of extension for up to three more years.
The Forum will be co-chaired by Professor Bronwyn Fredericks, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) at The University of
Queensland and Professor Barry Judd, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) and Professor Indigenous Studies, School of Culture and Communication, University of Melbourne.
"It's an extremely high honour to be selected to the Forum with such a prestigious group of First Nations scholars," Prof Miller said.
"I congratulate Minister Clare for establishing this governance structure within the ARC; it will provide a direct opportunity to advise the ARC Board on strategic directions for First Nation research, programs for early and mid-career researchers, review and assessment of research proposals, and to influence First Nations research developments on methodologies/protocols and engagement."
Professor Miller said that through his role, he would aim to promote the development of a sustainable program of researcher capacity-building, setting national targets for First Nations researchers and PhD completions, and contributing to knowledge development for the benefit of First Nations communities and all Australians.
"I am excited to be involved in the Forum that will provide a First Nations' voice to Australia’s more prestigious research funding organisation, to enhance the benefits and application of high-quality research to enrich the lives of all Australians."
